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#714 of 1,356 schools in AL
Florence Middle School
Middle School · Florence City · Florence, AL
A Florence City middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
648 North Cherry, Florence, AL 35630
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florence Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florence Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,168
Median home value
$153,300
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Florence City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence Middle School is listed in Florence City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence Middle School
Florence Middle School is a public middle school in Florence, AL, part of Florence City, serving approximately 649 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence Middle School
What grades does Florence Middle School serve?
Florence Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Florence Middle School?
Florence Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Middle School rank in AL?
Florence Middle School ranks #714 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Florence Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Florence Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Florence Middle School a charter school?
No, Florence Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Middle School a Title I school?
No, Florence Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence Middle School?
51.0% of students at Florence Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lauderdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (256) 768-3100
- Area population (ZIP 35630)
- 33,697
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35630; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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